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Felinfoel Stout

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A full-bodied stout from the Welsh valleys, dark and layered in its appeal. Rich chocolate and coffee aromas dominate, their roasted depth building immediately on the nose. The drinking experience stays rounded throughout—no sharp edges, no aggressive bite—with that same chocolate-and-coffee foundation carrying into the finish. At 4.1 per cent, it drinks lighter than its colour suggests, making it an easy reach for an evening when you want something substantial but not demanding. Serve cool, around 48 degrees Fahrenheit.

ABV
4.1%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
chocolatecoffeeroasted
chocolate
coffee
roasted
dark fruit
Aroma
Chocolate and roasted coffee dominate the nose with equal presence, their malty depth arriving immediately and sustaining throughout.
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Felinfoel Stout

◎ Appearance

Deep black-brown colour with a dense, dark tan head that settles into a persistent ring around the glass edge. The body is opaque and richly pigmented, giving visual weight that the moderate carbonation supports without aggressive bubble rise. Schaumhaftung is stable, with fine lacing clinging to the sides throughout the pour.

deep black-browndense headopaque bodypersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

Chocolate and roasted coffee dominate the nose with equal presence, their malty depth arriving immediately and sustaining throughout. Behind this foundation lie subtle dark-fruit undertones—dried plum and raisin—that emerge as the beer warms slightly. The roast is clean and rounded, without any harsh or ashy character.

roasted chocolatecoffee-forwarddark fruit notessmooth roast

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft chocolate and coffee sweetness, building a full-bodied texture that feels creamy and well-integrated. Mid-palate remains smooth and layered, with no sharp bitterness or rough edges; the roasted maltiness carries through cleanly. At 4.1 per cent ABV, the beer drinks lighter than its colour and flavour intensity suggest, maintaining a drinkable, approachable character throughout.

chocolate-forwardcreamy mouthfeelbalanced sweetnesslow perceived ABV

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with chocolate and coffee notes fading gradually into a soft, malty aftertaste. No sharp bite or astringency remains, only a warm, rounded conclusion that invites the next sip.

dry finishlingering chocolate
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
72
Serve at 10–14°C

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.

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About Stout

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What is a Stout?

Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.

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